
The Westin Tempe
Best for downtown access, ASU events, rooftop views, and a compact city-base for exploring Tempe.
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The Westin Tempe is an 18-story, family-friendly downtown Tempe hotel with an 18th-floor rooftop infinity pool and easy access to Arizona State University. The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale is an iconic five-star resort in Paradise Valley best read by travelers who want full-service desert resort amenities, extensive pools, golf, and a full spa.
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Best for downtown access, ASU events, rooftop views, and a compact city-base for exploring Tempe.

Best for full-service luxury resort stays with many pools, a full-service spa, and on-site golf and event facilities.
When The Westin Tempe wins: pick The Westin Tempe if you want to stay in downtown Tempe steps from Arizona State University, Mill Avenue nightlife, and a skyline-rooftop pool for sunsets and events.
When The Phoenician wins: choose The Phoenician if you want a true Scottsdale/Phoenix-area resort experience — a 5-star property with a full-service spa, golf access, extensive pool options, and larger resort grounds.
Bottom line: The Westin is an urban, event-friendly hotel with a standout rooftop pool and easy access to ASU and downtown Tempe; The Phoenician is a destination resort for travelers seeking onsite spa, golf, and multiple pools in the Paradise Valley/Scottsdale area.
| Category | The Westin Tempe | The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, Scottsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, university-town hotel with a rooftop social scene. | Large, five-star desert resort with resort-style amenities. |
| Location | Downtown Tempe — a 3-minute walk to Arizona State University and steps from Mill Avenue. | Paradise Valley / Scottsdale suburbs near Camelback Mountain and Scottsdale Fashion Square. |
| Size (rooms) | 290 guestrooms and suites. | 585 air-conditioned rooms (listing). |
| Ages / audience | Family-friendly; children of all ages welcome (minimum check-in age for the registered adult may apply). | Family-friendly resort; children 17 and younger stay free with parent/guardian per property notes. |
| Pools / signature amenity | Skysill rooftop infinity pool on the 18th floor with hot tub, daybeds, cabanas and lounge service. | Nine outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge) and 24-hour pool access listed. |
| Restaurants & bars | Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits (Southwestern), Skysill Rooftop Lounge, Cup of Joe Market Café (Starbucks). | One main restaurant (19th Hole) and a coffee shop/café; bar/lounge and poolside bar noted. |
| Spa & wellness | No full-service on-site spa; 24/7 Westin WORKOUT Fitness Studio with Peloton bikes. | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, facials and spa treatment rooms. |
| Meetings & events | Over 21,000 sq ft of event space across ~13 rooms, including the Opal Ballroom and rooftop venues. | Conference center with 3,655 sq ft and 40 meeting rooms; wedding services available. |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking only (daily fee; surge pricing at events); no airport shuttle; near light rail. | Valet parking (surcharge) listed; preferred airport PHX noted; limo/town car service available. |
| Notable extras | Highest open-air rooftop bar in the Valley (Skysill). | Frette Italian sheets, private balconies in rooms, golf course access and extensive resort shops/services. |
The Westin Tempe sits in downtown Tempe a short walk from ASU and Mill Avenue.
Choose The Westin for convenience to ASU, nightlife, and transit connections.
The Phoenician is in Paradise Valley/Scottsdale near Camelback Mountain and Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Pick The Phoenician if you want a Scottsdale-area resort base close to golf, shopping and mountain scenery.
The Westin Tempe offers 290 guestrooms and suites sized for urban stays, including rooftop views.
Rooms are modern, downtown-focused, and designed for guests attending local events or ASU.
The Phoenician lists 585 air-conditioned rooms spanning standard rooms, casitas, and suites.
The Phoenician’s rooms are resort-oriented with many room categories and features for longer-stay comfort.
The Westin Tempe has three on-site outlets anchored by Southwestern dining and a rooftop bar.
Expect lively, locally influenced dining and one of the Valley’s most prominent rooftop bars at The Westin.
The Phoenician lists restaurant and bar options including 19th Hole and a café; resort outlets support poolside service.
Dining at The Phoenician centers on resort convenience: poolside service, an on-site restaurant, and a café.
The Westin Tempe’s signature pool is the Skysill rooftop infinity pool with panoramic city and mountain views.
If a skyline rooftop pool and urban views matter, The Westin is the pick.
The Phoenician lists nine outdoor pools and pool cabanas (surcharge), with 24-hour pool access noted.
Choose The Phoenician for variety and extensive pool options across resort grounds.
The Westin Tempe focuses on fitness and rooftop nightlife rather than a full-service spa.
The Westin is for active guests and those who want rooftop nightlife close to downtown.
The Phoenician includes a full-service spa, golf lessons on site, and resort leisure programming.
The Phoenician is a better pick for spa treatments, golf, and a low-key resort nightlife.

The Westin Tempe — walk to Arizona State University, Mill Avenue, and city transit.

The Phoenician — nine outdoor pools and cabanas (surcharge) across resort grounds.

The Westin Tempe — Skysill Rooftop Lounge and the 18th-floor infinity pool with panoramic views.

The Phoenician — full-service spa, golf lessons and on-site golf facilities listed.
The Westin Tempe is ideal — it’s steps from Arizona State University and close to stadiums and the student scene.
The Phoenician has a full-service spa; The Westin Tempe does not list a dedicated on-site full-service spa.
Yes. The Westin Tempe and The Phoenician both welcome children; policies on extra guests and fees should be checked with each hotel.
The Phoenician lists nine outdoor pools; The Westin Tempe’s primary pool is the rooftop Skysill infinity pool.
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